Martin Wood

2 days ago | gamerant.com | Martin Wood

As the lynch pin to Age of Calamity's story by traveling through time and averting Calamity Ganon's destruction of Hyrule, the diminutive Guardian Terrako was an all-new and standout character. But with the likes of Sheikah technology, Guardians, and even Link potentially missing from Age of Imprisonment, the Tears of the Kingdom prequel has yet to reveal or even confirm if it has a substitute for Terrako.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Martin Wood

After Horizon Forbidden West set the stage for the series' third and potentially climactic game, anticipation is already brewing about what kind of new tribes the as-of-yet unnamed Horizon 3 will introduce next. Between Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, players have so far encountered around seven or eight different tribes as they've followed Aloy's journey through both games.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Martin Wood

With attention already turning to Pokemon's Gen 10 games, recent leaks about the next generation's region could be a perfect opportunity to repeat one of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's subtler but successful feats. While not the firstgame to experiment and explore Pokemon's open-world potential, Scarlet and Violet achieved something virtually no other game in the series had through its traditional type-based Gyms, trials, and leagues.

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Martin Wood

As the next brand-new IP to come from Kojima Productions, it seems almost inevitable that OD will be just as self-referential with its cameos and Easter eggs as Kojima's past games have been. While the current focus is on Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On The Beach as a direct sequel to its debut game, there is still growing interest in Kojima's OD following its reveal in 2023.

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Martin Wood

While several classic Battle modes are making a comeback in Mario Kart World, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch title should seize the opportunity to capitalize on new features like its open world in combination with its multiplayer structure. Besides the main racing focus of Mario Kart World's multiplayer modes, such as Knockout Tours and VS Races, the return of the series' Battle mode offers a refreshing alternative when playing with friends.